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Gerald Roscoe "Jerry" Wilson (December 9, 1936 – March 5, 2015) was a professional American football defensive end with the Philadelphia Eagles (1959–1960) and the San Francisco 49ers (1960) of the National Football League. He also played for the Toronto Argonauts (1962–1964).[1] Wilson played college football at Auburn University, helping them win an NCAA national championship.[2] He graduated from Phillips High in Birmingham, Alabama.

Jerry Wilson
No. 88, 82
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1936-12-09)December 9, 1936
Birmingham, Alabama, U. S.
Died:March 5, 2015(2015-03-05) (aged 78)
Birmingham, Alabama, U. S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Phillips High School
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:1959 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14
Career history
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1959–1960)
  • San Francisco 49ers (1960)
  • Toronto Argonauts (1962–1964)
Career highlights and awards
  • Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (2008)
  • NFL Champion (1960)
  • NCAA College Football Champion (1957)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

NFL career


Wilson was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1959. Before entering a regular season game, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4, 1959, for Jerry Norton. Included in the deal to the Eagles was Bob Konovsky. Midway through the 1960 season, Wilson was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.


Post-NFL


In 1961, Wilson was called to active duty for overseas duty in the Air National Guard. He returned in 1962 to play two years with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[3]


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